In honor of Earth Day, this week’s residents of the week are the members of the Green Council at the Whitney Center in Hamden, Connecticut. According to their Web site, www.grayisgreen.org, the council’s mission is to “seek to repair the damage (of their generation) and to leave the world a more habitable and greener place.”

The council members participate in a variety of activities to acheive this goal. They established resident and management “green teams” to help conserve energy, recycle plastic and reduce water runoff in their community. 

Check out their newest resource, Handbook for Consveration in Retirement Retirements. It features great tips individuals young and old can use to reduce their impact on the environment.

Looking for resources on going green in aging services? Visit the Environmental Stewardship section of the AAHSA Quality First Web site.